Enjoy these chicken meatballs with spaghetti, on a sandwich, or all by themselves. Serve with a side salad.
1 lb. ground chicken breast (or turkey)
¾ c. Italian breadcrumbs
1 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ small onion, grated
2 T. + 1 c. marinara sauce, (divided)
½ T. dried Italian seasoning
2 T. fresh basil, chopped
2 T. fresh parsley, chopped
½ t. kosher salt
½ t. freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 c. Italian blend cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set aside 1 cup marinara and the shredded Italian cheese.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Mix well, don't overmix or they will be tough.
Use a 1 tablespoon scoop to portion out meat mixture. Wet your hands slightly with water and then roll into balls and place meatballs on the baking sheet. Wetting your hands will help form better meatballs and they will crack less.
Bake 16-18 minutes until lightly browned.
Turn oven to broil.
Drizzle a spoonful of marinara over each meatball. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Serve.